Pimp Your Water Filter

When you're wading in a cool mountain stream, and you can see your to­es in the sand, you assume the water's safe to drink. But even water that looks perfectly clear may harbor a variety of bacteria, parasites and protozoa that can make you very ill. You can't tell from smelling or taking a small taste whether water is safe to drink. Even water from spigots in campgrounds may not be. When you're camping, unless there's a sign that specifically states that water is safe to drink, you should take precaution and treat it.